Example Sentences

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Petty crimes dropped, as did homicides, according to official data, though some disputed the data as possibly massaged to benefit authorities.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

It was clear during the restart of his match that Shelton was not able to produce his usual high-powered serves — even before his left shoulder was massaged by a trainer.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2024

Another study reported that orangutans on Borneo massaged themselves with Dracaena cantleyi, a plant with anti-inflammatory properties used by Indigenous people to treat sore muscles, joint pain, and swelling.

From Science Magazine • May 1, 2024

By the end, DuVernay has, with editor Spencer Averick’s fleet stitching, massaged her adaptation’s various threads into a collage of insight and emotion worth treasuring.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2023

He massaged his forehead as if that would make the answer come out quicker.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago